Hearing deficits are highly prevalent among older adults and are associated with declines in
cognitive, physical, and mental health. However, hearing loss in the geriatric population …

OBJECTIVE: To review present information about the epidemiology, etiologies,
pathogenesis, evaluation, and quality of life aspects of hearing loss and to present an …

Hearing loss affects approximately one-third of adults 61 to 70 years of age and more than
80 percent of those older than 85 years. Men usually experience greater hearing loss and …

Despite contributing substantially to disability in the United States, age-related hearing loss
is an underappreciated public health concern. Loss of hearing sensitivity has been …

The recommended protocol for receiving a hearing aid is: a hearing evaluation to determine
candidacy for a hearing aid and/or ALD; an examination by a physician to rule out medical …

Hearing loss is prevalent among older adults and is associated with depression, cognitive
decline, reduction in functional status, and emotional and social handicaps. Screening by …

Objectives: Hearing impairment, which affects both peripheral and central structures of the
auditory system, is highly prevalent among older adults and has serious consequences both …

Hearing loss is a prevalent chronic condition affecting elders. Untreated hearing loss has
significant social, cognitive, and emotional consequences. A variety of technologies can …

Age-related hearing loss is a critical public health issue that affects almost all older adults.
Through the application of novel approaches and perspectives, the delivery of hearing …

ContextHearing loss is the third most prevalent chronic condition in older adults and has
important effects on their physical and mental health. Despite these effects, most older …